Working at Automattic

Hey there! 👋

If you found your way to this page from the maze of internet tubes, you’re probably interested in what it’s like working at a remote company like Automattic and what I did to apply. I’ve been working at Automattic since 2015. In summary, I think it’s pretty awesome. I actually wish I had applied sooner.

I wrote this page to provide quick links to everything Automattic related that I’ve written about, while also sharing my favorite resources.

Blog Posts:

The Story of how I became a Happiness Engineer at Automattic:

Part 1: The Application Process. I wrote about what I did before applying to Automattic, and why I held back so long before applying. Also if you’re a woman who is struggling w/ whether to apply to a dream job, you may specifically like that post since I go into detail with what I struggled with and what I did to overcome it.

Part 2: Interview Process. Automattic’s Interview process is unlike anything else! I go into detail about exactly what my experience was like. If you’ve applied and have no idea what to expect, this is a great post to read.

Part 3: Paid Trial at Automattic. After I passed the Interview process I was invited to a Paid Trial. Where I got to do the work of a Happiness Engineer (and get paid for it), so both Automattic and I could decide if I was a great fit for the position. It’s an interesting read for anyone aspiring to make it to the Trial at Automattic.

Day in the Life of a Happiness Engineer:

I’ve written a post every year with an inside look into what a Happiness Engineer actually does. If you’re interested in what working for Automattic is like, I highly recommend checking them out.

2017: In this post I write about several days worth of work. I talk about the kind of issues I troubleshoot and is a great look into remote work.

2016: This post is perfect for those with questions about the scheduling flexibility that Automatticians have. I even share what my actual schedule looks like (Spoiler alert: I choose not to work Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm)

2016: Our first Meet Up in Whistler, Canada. Some pictures I took, and of course you can’t miss the bear-y special guest at the Closing Party.

2017: Our second (and final) Meet Up in Whistler. I go a bit more into detail about what happens at a Grand Meet Up (our schedule, what we work on, etc.).

Team Meetup:

Once a year all teams are flown to one location where we get to work together in person for a week.

2017 Sparta Meet Up in Nashville, TN. We. Are. Sparta! My team is amazing ❤️. In this post I talk about what it’s like to work in person for a week, what exactly our team did and some of my favorite moments from the week.